Sony has finally released their new gaming console, Playstation 5 and it has taken the gaming world by storm. Due to the unexpected rise of the Covid-19 virus, there was only a limited stock made for the initial release. This has caused major problems as many people are likely to […]
As technology improves, users will not be able to detect flaws from artificial intelligence machines and will need to use detection software to distinguish between real and fake people on social media platforms. There is no doubt that technology is evolving in many ways, with many companies using robots that […]
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Facebook announced that they will make it hard for Instagram users to hide the fact that they are posting advertisements without specific labeling. What better place to create exposure for your personal brands or services and potentially reach one billion users but Instagram? Thousands of business owners post content daily […]
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Amazon announced they are launching a flying security camera drone in the near future. This drone is a product of its creator, RING – Ring Always Home Camera. This can fly around one’s home to record disturbances when the resident is away. Set to be released and available in 2021, […]
In order to stay connected economically, politically, and socially, it is important to have the ability to access computers and the internet. However, not everyone is able to access such technology. The “digital divide” is the increasing rift between the “underprivileged members of society, especially the poor, rural, elderly, and […]
Instagram and Facebook are updating their platforms to promote social distancing during COVID-19 to promote governmental enforced social distancing regulations. Instagram has teamed up with its parent company Facebook, to create an additional option in viewing social media. Users are capable of sharing their likes and favorited photos, videos, and […]
DVD players in many classrooms are either missing or broken due to ongoing technology problems at SUNY Old Westbury. Broken players in the New Academic Building (NAB) and in room F114 of the Campus Center often require faculty members who want to show a DVD to surrender a driver’s license […]
Following Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional testimony last week, the site has again responded to claims of leaking users data. The two day long hearing covered topics such as privacy and data collection of non-users. Facebook product management director David Baser wrote in a Facebook Newsroom post, “Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn all have […]
The Food Service Advisory Council (FSAC) bridges Chartwells Food Services to the Campus Community for meaningful conversation to create greater selections and service to the campus. We are looking for 4 resident students, 4 commuter students, 4 Faculty & Staff to serve upon this committee. All meetings are held in the Campus Center, Conference Room H -311 during common hour, 2:40 pm – 4:00 pm. Please contact Carol Kaunitz, Executive Director of the Auxiliary Service Corporation by email if you are interested kaunitzc@oldwestbury.edu or 516-628-5071. Your participation is valuable to provide a successful food service on campus.
Meeting Dates:
September 12, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 14, 2023
December 6, 2023
February 7, 2024
March 5, 2024
April 2, 2024
May 1, 2024
First Cohort of Dream U.S 2023 recipients at OW, scholar advisors and crear futuros mentors.
The Dream.US was founded in 2013 by American philanthropists and is the largest national college and career program for undocumented immigrant youth with or without DACA or TPS status.
Eligible students in New York may apply for The National Scholarship, which provides up to $33,000.00 for tuition and fees, plus a $1,500.00 yearly stipend for books and transportation.
Students must apply and enroll at a partner institution in New York to receive the scholarship. SUNY Old Westbury became a proud partner with The Dream.US in 2023!
The National Scholarship application opens November 1st and closes in February. It is open to high school and college students. Eligibility requirements for the scholarship include:
Students who apply for the National Scholarship are encouraged to also apply for financial aid through the Jose Peralta New York State Dream Act.
Any questions please contact:
Jocelyn Morales, M.A.
Admissions Advisor
TheDream.US Admissions Liaison
Desk: 516-628-5503
